Eichornia

Water hyacinth Eichornia: plant photo

Water hyacinth Eichornia is a plant that lives in the tropics. In the wild, it grows in Asia, Africa and South America. It is impossible not to mention one feature of the plant - the ability to grow rapidly. Under favorable conditions, namely warm days and a large amount of moisture, the plant fills the entire territory on which it grew. In common people the plant is called "Plague green".

The water temperature must be warm, otherwise the eichornia plant simply won't survive. On the territory of our country, it cannot be found in the wild, but it can be seen in artificial water spaces. The inflorescences have not only a stunning blue, pink, snow-white color, but also a pleasant aroma. Eichornia leaves are green in color. Another feature of water hyacinth is its ability to purify the water in which it grows. People began to use the plant not only as a decoration for reservoirs, but also as a water filter.

Eichornia: description of an aquatic plant

Water hyacinth Eichornia: video about the plant

Plants "garden hyacinth" and "water hyacinth" are completely different, they do not even come from the same family. All they look like are the names.

Water hyacinth eichornia grows wild only in tropical water, which has a high level of organic matter. At home, the plant grows all twelve months.

The flowering process of the water hyacinth is amazing. The appearance, namely the shape of the flower, is very similar to that of an orchid. Usually one stem has twelve purple flowers. Unfortunately, this plant has a very short flowering process. The next day, he is already pollinated, the ripe seeds fall into the water. In their native land, the seeds immediately begin to germinate, in our country, due to weather conditions, this does not happen. For successful seed germination, the water temperature must be more than twenty-six degrees, and the air temperature must be more than thirty-five degrees. On the territory of our country, the water hyacinth eichornia is propagated exclusively vegetatively.

Eichornia leaves are arranged so that the plant adheres perfectly to the surface of the water and does not sink. They are like sponges, as they store enough air in them. Thanks to him, she can safely be in any body of water. The filtering part of the plant is the roots. If there is fish in the body of water, care must be taken that the eichornia does not block all access to oxygen.

In the absence of deep water, the eichornia aquarium plant takes root in the soil.

The place in which this plant grows contributes to its development or its slowdown. For elongated stems, plant in calm waters. For strong stems, it must be planted in choppy waters.

Eichornia: breeding methods and simple instructions for growing

As mentioned above, water hyacinth is not capable of growing and surviving in any body of water on the territory of Russia due to the cold climate. If you put the seeds in a pond, they will simply rot. The most effective breeding method for water hyacinth eichornia is vegetative. More new shoots appear by autumn. On average, one hundred and five shoots are grown in thirty days. Transplanting a plant is also straightforward. You just need to move it to the pond you like.

It is possible to grow water hyacinth eichornia in a small pond if the water has warmed up there by June. In the middle of summer, this plant will begin to bloom.

So that the flower does not fill the entire water space - cut new shoots, but only horizontal ones. It is recommended to carry out this action with gardening gloves, as water hyacinth liquid causes redness and scabies on the skin.

In winter, the eichornia aquarium plant is dormant, so it is important to choose a comfortable site. Do not let the water temperature drop below twelve degrees. Transfer the plant to a container and fill it with water at the correct temperature.

Proper plant care

The water hyacinth eichornia is a light-loving plant, it should receive a sufficient amount of sunlight or artificial light for half a day. When foliage falls, add more lighting. Make sure that the plant is not in a place where there are many cold and strong winds, as well as constant temperature fluctuations.

Do not forget to clean the water, in especially dirty water the plant starts to rot.

You can add top dressing to strengthen the water hyacinth and improve the flowering process, although it does not last long, but you want to admire the beauty! Water for eichornia must have a high level of organic substances useful for the plant. In natural conditions, there are no problems with this, nature has done everything for us, but since we do not grow the plant in simple reservoirs, we will have to try ourselves. Purchase a complex fertilizer for your aquarium plants at any garden store.

Eichorni: photo of a water hyacinth